zingy

or zing·ing

[ zing-ee ]

adjective

, zing·i·er, zing·i·est.

1. full of zing; lively; zesty; exciting:

   a zingy new musical comedy.

ˈzingy

/ ˈzɪŋɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   vibrant; energetic; lively

Word History and Origins

Origin of zingy¹

First recorded in 1940–45; zing + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Rainbow’s parody lyrics, which appear as subtitles, nearly upstaged him with their zingy brilliance.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, the cost of Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange Chocolate Box 120g at Sainsbury's increased by 49.9% from an average of £1.26 to £1.89.

From BBC

A captivating storyteller, Edelman sets the stage for his off-kilter tale with the perfect balance of satiric commentary and zingy punchlines.

From Los Angeles Times

Fans of TV show Friends will be very familiar with Chandler Bing's zingy one-liners and ability to cut through any situation with sarcasm - of its six main characters, he was arguably the funniest.

From BBC

No, it’s not Ibsen, a dramatist rarely noted for zingy one-liners.

From New York Times

Related Words

• animated
• bright
• buoyant
• cheery
• chipper
• chirpy
• effervescent
• enthusiastic
• good-natured
• happy
• jaunty
• jolly
• joyful
• lighthearted
• lively
• merry
• optimistic
• peppy
• perky
• pleasant